Brighton and Hove Albion are intrigued in signing Getafe midfielder Yellu Santiago.
Catching the Seagulls’ consideration all through final season’s International Cup just after he scored a very important intention for former club Valencia to comprehensive a three-2 comeback in the quarter-finals, Santiago, 19, has emerged as a genuine transfer goal for the Premier League outfit.
Viewed as a player bodily, and technically, able of competing in England’s notoriously speedy-paced Premier League, Santiago, who stands at a giant 6’3″ tall, has been one particular of La Liga’s standout youngsters in current times.
Brighton transfer news: Seagulls intrigued in Yellu Santiago
And in accordance to CaughtOffside resources, Roberto De Zerbi has the youthful playmaker on his transfer shortlist with the Seagulls actively scouting the teenager as the club continues to eye some of Europe’s most effective expertise.
Despite signing for Getafe at the begin of the year, the Spanish club agreed to a a person-and-a-50 %-12 months deal — indicating the midfielder is a viable possibility for any club on the lookout to poach him at the end of the year — and Brighton sits entrance of the queue.
Considering that the start of the yr, Santiago, who has represented Spain at less than-eighteen degree, has scored one purpose in seven appearances in all competitions.
Right before agreeing to the 19-calendar year-outdated becoming a member of Getafe, Valencia properly provided a percentage on any foreseeable future transfer.